Gretchen Rossi Has Some Fun In The Sun

Gretchen Rossi takes a moment to enjoy the sunshine and attention given to her by waiting paparazzi on the beach in Orange County.

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Gretchen, Victor Paul Team Up To Help Grayson

Gretchen Rossi is tired of the Slade Smiley child support news reports that are erroneous. Now Gretchen and the man who does her incredible hair, Victor Paul, are teaming up to help Slade’s son, Grayson. In recent weeks, both on Real Housewives of OC, Watch What Happens Live, and elsewhere, there have been a series of negative reports about Slade and support for his son Grayson.

Rossi tells news that there is “one person in particular” who is spreading the false reports. Who is it?

“Unfortunately the press and one person in particular have perpetuated this very difficult and frustrating situation for Slade” Gretchen tells news this week. “The press and people stating that Slade is a deadbeat father are ridiculous” Rossi adds. “Just because a man can no longer pay $4,000 a month in support due to loss of a job and financial hardship does not make him a deadbeat father.”

Gretchen leaves Bravo fans to figure out which person is saying this about Slade. But she adds “It has become apparent this story is being told only through one person’s eyes so it can benefit only them, not even taking into consideration how it is affecting Grayson’s health, recovery, and relationship with his father.”

Rossi, however, has her own plan.

In recent episodes, Slade has debuted on the telecast his love of painting. Now Gretchen tells news that she has encouraged Slade to put his paintings to get use. In a statement to fans and news this week, Gretchen reveals she has teamed up with the Victor Paul Salon, often featured on Housewives, to help assist Grayson.

“With that said the Victor Paul Salon and I have decided to put together a charity event in honor of Grayson and help raise money to continue to get this little guy the attention and care he needs.” Rossi tells news that the charity event (click here for details) will feature Slade selling his paintings to help for Grayson’s care.

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Slade Smiley Still Jobless And $130k In Debt

Even though he's squawking about having found a job, Real Housewives of Orange County star Gretchen Rossi's boyfriend has yet to find employment and pay his bills, including child support for his cancer-stricken son.

According to court documents obtained by Radar Online, Rossi's man Slade Smiley owes a whopping $138,857.64 in unpaid child support.

Grayson, his child with an ex-galpal, has brain cancer and medical bills are piling up.

But despite Slade telling his concerned mom on Sunday's show that he's working, he yet has to fulfill a judge's order that he find steady work!

Rossi took to the web this morning to defend her man.

"I see Slade everyday working hard to try and find a good paying job so he can once again meet his obligations and continue to pay for Grayson's medical expenses," Rossi wrote on her blog.

"He submits resumes consistently to companies and has worked with head hunters, etc. Just because a man can no longer pay $4,000 a month in support due to loss of a job and financial hardship does not make him a deadbeat father."

According to the court documents, Smiley claims that his monthly income in 2010 was $416 a month, and in 2009 had no income. Smiley is seeking to have his monthly child support payments to Arroyo reduced from $3500 because he no longer earns the big bucks working in real estate.

"It appears he is currently living with his girlfriend," the court papers read. "The evidence shows that . . . in 2010 he earned $5,000 for participation in another television program. (Smiley) testified regarding his various unsuccessful efforts to find work in the title insurance/real estate industry. He also testified regarding his various Facebook and Twitter entries showing his attendance at various public and social events. He essentially describes these activities as networking with the purpose of securing employment in the entertainment field."

The judge ordered Smiley "to expand his efforts beyond entertainment and title insurance/real estate, and to document his efforts by keeping a detailed log." He's also mandated to contact at least five potential employers every two weeks.

On Sunday's show, Slade also told his mom that he was a consultant for Rossi's handbag and make-up products. Gretchen's version of the consulting: Smiley curled her hair for a television appearance.

Court documents also show that son Grayson's medical bills not covered by insurance now exceed $1 million.

Smiley didn't return a call for comment.

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Gretchen Rossi Studies Lines For An Audition

Gretchen Rossi, accompanied by Slade Smiley, studied her lines for an audition at Crossroads of the World. Gretchen is up for a role in the hit show Hot in Cleveland.

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Gretchen Rossi On Her Personal Style

A few years ago, Gretchen Rossi was a real estate agent. Now she's a brand, as well as one of Bravo's Real Housewives of Orange County.

Fans often ask her about her hair and skin care.

"That's where the inspiration behind the makeup line came from," she says of www.gretchenchristine.com. "It was truly my fans. I always loved makeup and quite frankly always something I thought in the back of my mind would be fun to do."

Still, Rossi acknowledges that she is not always camera-ready.

"I can't tell you how many times I run out in Juicy Couture and no makeup and hair pulled back," she says. "If I am going to Target or the grocery store, I don't need to look like I am going on camera."

Rossi wears 7 For all Mankind and J Brand Jeans.

"I don't really wear casual shirts," she says. "I do, however, have every Juicy Couture sweatsuit ever made. I am not kidding. It is ridiculous, seriously. I may need to go to therapy for it. I have a master bedroom walk-in closet. That closet holds my Juicy Couture. I had to turn another bedroom into a closet."

Rossi has plenty of everything - coats, hats and shoes.

"Louboutin is my favorite," she says. "Every time I walk in I just have a mad love affair with all the shoes. I say all the time, 'I will be back.' "

Rossi carries high-end purses from Louis Vuitton, Fendi and Versace.

"I was able to afford those, honestly, when I was a very successful real estate agent," she says.

Selling her own line of handbags was another result of fans asking, she says.

"I started to feel the sadness in my heart that my fans could never afford that," Rossi says of the purses that cost thousands of dollars. "I love to give my fans what they ask for, so that really just came about."

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Gretchen Rossi: Us Weekly's Hot Hollywood

Gretchen Rossi arrives at the Us Weekly Hot Hollywood party held at Eden on April 26, 2011 in Hollywood, California.

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Gretchen Rossi Responds To Lawsuit Reports!

We reported earlier that Real Housewives of Orange County star Gretchen Rossi and her boyfriend, Slade Smiley, were being sued by her former make-up artist, Ron Ann Myers for breach of contract, fraud, deceit, and conspiracy after she claimed that they screwed her out of the profits for their make-up company.

However, a representative for the reality starlet has responded to the allegations with the following statement:

Please note Gretchen has not been served and her attorney's have not been contacted regarding this. It is apparent it was designed specifically for press. Please also note Ron Ann Myers has been selling random cosmetics to her clients for years. She claims to have a make up line that never took off. She is just one more greedy person trying to attach herself to other people's hard work.

That's pretty to the point, don't you think?!

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Gretchen Rossi & Slade Smiley Sued For Fraud

Real Housewives of Orange County star Gretchen Rossi and her boyfriend, fellow reality star, Slade Smiley, are being sued by a former business associate for breach of contract, fraud, deceit and conspiracy.

The lawsuit, exclusively obtained by Radar Online, was filed in Orange County Superior Court by Ronann Myers, Rossi's former make-up artist, friend and business partner.

Ronann alleges that in February 2009 he and Gretchen decided to form a make-up company together with the agreement that the profits would be split 50/50.

She claims that both invested $15k in the venture and filed documents to form their company.

However, Ronann never signed a partnership agreement with Rossi, insisting though that the two had an oral agreement. Ronann says that he tried to have the partnership agreement signed, but claims Smiley put the kabosh on that.

The lawsuit states: "From February 2009 onward, Rossi and Smiley engaged in an elaborate scheme to defraud Plaintiff out of her interest in the make-up Line.

"Rossi and Smiley conspired to exploit Plaintiff's experience in, knowledge of and contacts within the make-up industry to create, design, launch and promote ‘Gretchen Christine Beaute.’ Once Rossi and Smiley obtained what they needed from Plaintiff, they planned to ‘cut her off without a dime.’ Their plan was premeditated."

Myers claims that Rossi took $2183.00 out of the joint business account without permission. Furthermore, Rossi is accused of having any profits of the sale of the make-up deposited directly into her PayPal account, which Myers had no access to.

Myers is seeking $100k in damages, attorneys’ fees, and compensatory damages.

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Gretchen Rossi Ordered to Pay Ex-BF $40,000

Real Housewives of O.C. star Gretchen Rossi's ongoing defamation suit against her ex-BF just BACKFIRED royally,TMZ has learned, after a judge ruled SHE has to pay HIS lawyer fees.

According to documents filed in Orange County Superior Court -- the judge ordered Rossi to fork over $40,799.38 in attorney's fees for ex boyfriend Jay Photoglou ... after several of the claims she made in her lawsuit were dismissed.

As we previously reported -- Rossi and Photoglou have been embroiled in a protracted court battle ... after she sued him for defamation, claiming he trashed her in the media.

Jay's attorney, Bryan Freedman, tells us Gretchen has until next week to pay up ... or else.

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Gretchen Goes Crazy Planning For A Big Bash

Gretchen Rossi’s on a top-secret mission to keep her parents’ 40th wedding anniversary a big surprise!

But the pressure’s heating up! Gretchen has to handle the dress, the ring, the cake — and even her boy Slade seems a little stressed by her never-ending list of chores and shenanigans!

Will she cave under pressure? Or hit a home run and give her folks the time of their lives?

Get more behind-the-scenes sexy and watch all of the drama unfold when the Real Housewives of Orange County airs on Bravo tonight at 10:00 p.m.!

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Real Housewives of Orange County Sneak Peak

Tamra and her boyfriend, Eddie, head to Spain for a romantic vacation, but what happens when he brings up the subject of babies in their future? Meanwhile, Gretchen surprises her parents with a vow renewal ceremony for their 40th anniversary.

Vicki is trying to be a better wife and mom by setting up a family excursion, but with work constantly on the brain, will she be able to tune out and put her real family first above her self-proclaimed work family? Find out this Sunday at 10/9c on Bravo’s Real Housewives of Orange County.

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Gretchen Rossi: NewNowNext Awards 2011

Gretchen Rossi arrives at the 4th Annual Logo's 'NewNowNext Awards' 2011 at Avalon on April 7, 2011 in Hollywood, California. Later that night, her and boyfriend Slade Smiley were spotted at Lexington Social House. Both of her dresses were by Chagoury Couture.

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Gretchen Rossi Isn't Rushing To The Altar

There will be no wedding bells just yet for Gretchen Rossi and Slade Smiley – and she's fine with that.

"By the time I was 30, I had lived three lives," the Real Housewives of Orange County star, 33, told PEOPLE at Bravo's upfront presentation in Los Angeles. "I'd already been married and divorced, and got engaged again just to lose him to cancer."

And although Rossi is head over heels for Smiley, 37, the fear of failure is keeping the blonde beauty from tying the knot for a second time.

"When I first got married, I thought I was going to be married for life," she said. "I thought that was it and it was really hard to fail at that marriage."

For now, the reality star is "happy and content" enjoying her relationship with Smiley as it is now.

"Spiritually, emotionally, mentally and physically, [Slade and I] connect on every level," she said. "He supports me, loves me and is so unselfish. I just feel like the luckiest girl in the world."

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Gretchen Rossi At Star's 'All Hollywood' Party

Gretchen Rossi and Slade Smiley of the Real Housewives of Orange County attended Star Magazine's "All Hollywood" event at Trousdale on April 3, 2011 in West Hollywood, California.

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Gretchen Rossi's Night Out In West Hollywood

Gretchen Rossi of the Real Housewives of Orange County was spotted out in West Hollywood last night, April 3, 2011.

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OC Housewives Talk About The Good In RHOC

Often it just seems that Real Housewives of Orange County is a way for the women to fight, but they claim that a lot of good comes from the reality TV show.

Gretchen Rossi, who has had a lot of negative things said about her since coming onto the show, is happy for the good that has come, states Entertainment Tonight. “I think Bravo’s offered us a lot of opportunities, a lot of great experiences, that maybe we wouldn’t have had without being on the show,” Rossi said about things like her makeup and purse line.

Newcomer Peggy Tanous is happy that the show has offered her a new outlet: “A lot of our interactions – it ends up being like therapy at the end of the day.”

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Gretchen Rossi Says Tamra Barney Is a Faker

"Camera balls." That's what Real Housewives of Orange County star Gretchen Rossi calls the change that washes over reality TV folk when they know it's time to amp up the drama for ratings. And she says one of her fellow wives on the Bravo hit has the biggest pair.

"Tamra Barney definitely turns it on for the cameras," Gretchen tells me of her co-star during a visit to my HDNet show. "She and I get along really well off camera, but when we're on camera she's just mean and evil. Not nice."

Gretchen didn't stop there. Over drinks on the set of 'Naughty But Nice' at the Gansevoort Park Hotel in NYC, the blond bombshell explained why she's fine not being the star of her show.

"I think Tamra wants to be the star of the show, and that's fine with me," she said. "Because if she wants to be the star of the show, that means she's a train wreck, so I'm totally OK with that."

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Real Housewives On Their Life Transformations

The cast members of Real Housewives franchises have found fame and notoriety by exposing their lavish and tumultuous lives for the world's entertainment, and they dished on how their reality star status has affected their lives on Wednesday in Hollywood.

"I think Bravo's offered us a lot of opportunities, a lot of great experiences, that maybe we wouldn't have had without being on the show," said Real Housewives of Orange County star Gretchen Rossi, who started her own Gretchen Christine Beaute makeup line.

"It's like therapy," said Peggy Tanous. "A lot of our interactions - it ends up being like therapy at the end of the day."

Peggy revealed her battle with suicide brought on by postpartum depression on an episode of Real Housewives of Orange County that aired March 27.

"For me, it's been a good diversion," said Camille Grammer, who went through a public divorce battle with ex-husband Kelsey Grammer this year.

While the next season's cast of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills has not been announced, the ladies of the O.C. indicated that their new season will be full of surprises.

"After next week's episode, I swear to God I have clothes on the rest of the season," Tamra Barney joked.

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The OC Housewives Attend 2011 Bravo Upfront

Gretchen Rossi, Alexis Bellino, Vicki Gunvalson, Peggy Tanous and Tamra Barney of the Real Housewivs of Orange County arrive at Bravo Media's 2011 Upfront Presentation at The Roosevelt Hotel on March 30, 2011 in Hollywood, California.

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Gretchen Rossi Attends Perez Hilton's Blue Ball

Gretchen Rossi of the Real Housewives of Orange County attended Perez Hilton's Blue Ball Birthday Celebration at Siren Studios in Hollywood, CA on March 26, 2011.

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